They Had Names

African Americans in Early Records of Liberty County, Georgia

Bill of Sale (Perry/Hylton)

Enslaved Persons Named: Rose

On October 10, 1864, John O. Perry sold for $3000 to Thomas B. Hylton “the following property namely, one negro girl named Rose, eighteen years of age.” Witnessed by J.E. Beasley, Jesse Brewer, C.S.C.L.C. Recorded on October 10, 1864, by Jesse Brewer, C.S.C.L.C.

Source: Family Search.org. Liberty County Superior Court “Deeds and mortgages, 1777-1920; general index to deeds and mortgages, 1777-1958,” Film: Deeds & Mortgages, v. O-P 1854-1870,” Record Book P, p. 307 (image #528). (Link: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C3QP-RSP6-Y?i=527&cat=2923580)